Hamilton to hold free flu immunization clinics

Hamilton township will hold a pair of free flu immunization clinics for residents in the next two weeks.

Both are open to all residents of the township 6 months and older. Children under 9 years old need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, according to a press release from the township. The first, this Tuesday at the Hamilton Public Library, is from 5 to 7 p.m.

The second will be at the Nottingham Fire Company on Feb. 5 at the same time. Homebound residents can call the township Department of Health at (609) 890-3884, according to the release.

The Centers for Disease Control recommends the seasonal flu vaccine for everyone more than 6 months old, according to its website. People with chronic medical conditions, young children, those older than 65 and pregnant women are susceptible to flu complications, according to the CDC website.